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New DVD releases this week range from the continuation of a popular film series to a film that produced an Oscar-nominated performance. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," Grade B: Director Francis Lawrence, the man behind "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," continues to show an even-handed approach to both the emotional and big-action scenes. The main thing is that he is smart enough to boldly display the impressive work Jennifer Lawrence does from start to mid-finish. It has one inherent problem that even Lawrence can't fix. The finale is presented in two parts, with the wrap-up a later this year. This structure leaves the first part lacking as the action comes...

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New DVD releases this week range from the continuation of a popular film series to a film that produced an Oscar-nominated performance. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," Grade B: Director Francis Lawrence, the man behind "The...